driving in america

Long drives in the United States are very different from those in Europe. – Photo credit: Canva

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Europeans simply can’t understand what Americans consider a ‘long drive’ versus a ‘short drive’

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Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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An incredibly busy off ramp in America and a monster truck that looks like a school bus. – Photo credit: via Aaron Schubert/Flickr

Humor, Joy, Popular

15 funny memes show the crazy side of American life that the Europeans can’t comprehend

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